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2025 Chery Tiggo 9 CSH: SA Price & Specs

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The new flagship in Chery’s local SUV portfolio, the Tiggo 9 CSH has launched in South Africa. See pricing below. Image: Chery Following the introduction of several new new-energy models, including the Tiggo 7 CSH and Tiggo 8 CSH, to its lineup, Chery South Africa has now launched the Tiggo 9 on local shores. Chery offers the Tiggo 9 CSH with the choice of two drivetrains: front-wheel and all-wheel, with both derivatives employing the automaker’s 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbopetrol-electric powertrain. Equipped with FWD, the Pinnacle variant produces 280 kW and 610 N.m of torque, while the all-paw Vanguard, which gains three electric motors, is endowed with 455 kW and 920 N.m. Chery claims average fuel consumption figures of 1.5 and 1.4 L/100 km for the Pinnacle and Vanguard, respectively (when their battery packs are fully charged, or 5.5 and 6.2 L/100 km when the batteries are discharged). Speaking of the batteries, the Pinnacle’s 18.3 kWh item allows for a claimed EV-only op...
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2025 MG3 in SA: Price & Specs

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The MG3 has launched in South Africa. See pricing and specs below. Image: MG Motor MG Motor has expanded its local product portfolio with the introduction of the MG3, a budget-oriented hatchback priced from a hair below R270 000. The MG3 is available with the choice of two powertrains: a 81 kW/142 N.m 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol and a hybrid setup that pairs a 75 kW/128 N.m atmospheric 1.5-litre four-pot with an electric motor, fed by a 1.83 kWh battery, for a combined system output of 155 kW and 425 N.m of torque. The non-electrified 1.5-litre is available with a five-speed manual gearbox and CVT, while the hybrid model sends drive to the front axle via a hybrid transmission. MG claims average fuel consumption figure of 6.0 L/100 km for the CVT-equipped petrol-only models and 4.3 L/100 km for the hybrid variant. The former and latter’s fuel tanks have a capacity of 45 and 36 litres, respectively. Image: MG Motor The MG3’s bodywork measures 4 113 mm in...
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Limited-Edition Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition for SA: Price & Specs

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Land Rover South Africa has announced the Defender Trophy Edition is heading to South Africa in limited numbers. See pricing and specs below. Image: Land Rover In June 2025, Jaguar Land Rover announced the introduction of the Defender Trophy Edition, a special-edition model inspired by the Trophy and Challenge events of yesteryear. Now, the local arm of the British marque has announced how many units of this model is destined for our shores. Land Rover Defender 110 Trophy Edition Price in SA Limited to 60 units locally, the Land Rover Defender Trophy Edition is priced from R2 227 800, which includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a warranty of similar duration and distance. Image: Land Rover The Defender Trophy Edition will be available with the choice of two heritage-inspired body hues: Deep Sandglow Yellow and Keswick Green. The limited-edition further features gloss black finishes for such items as the bonnet, lower sides of the body, and brake callipers – th...
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Tata Officially Re-Enters SA Passenger-Car Market with ‘Bold’ Model Range

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Backed by the Motus Group, Tata Motors’ plans for re-introduction to the South African market include launching up to 17 new products by 2030. Tiago. Image: Tata Motors At a gala event held in Johannesburg, Tata Motors Managing Director Shailesh Chandra confirmed that his brand’s aspirations for expansion outside its home Indian market include aligning its modern product lineup with the needs of the South African consumer. Should these plans succeed, with up to 17 new products waiting in the wings for South Africa, Tata Motors hopes to capture up to 8% of SA’s passenger-car market . Chandra was quick to point out that the key determining factors in Tata Motors’ extraordinary growth in the Indian market over the past five years have been bold, “disruptive” designs, class-leading safety, and advanced technology, including in the field of all-electric mobility. The brand will officially begin taking orders for a range of four initial products – the Tiago compact hatchback, the Punch...
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Updated GWM P500 Bakkie in SA: Price & Specs

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Introduced in 2024, the GWM P500 has now been handed a refresh for the 2025 model year. See pricing below. Image: GWM GWM South Africa has introduced the updated P500 bakkie lineup – of which we sampled the range-topping, HEV derivative at the local launch in 2024 – to South Africa, with the revised model now sporting “bold” new black exterior trim finishes. In lieu of the pre-facelifted model’s chrome-finished front grille, the refreshed models gain black trim for the latter item, as well as wing mirrors, roof rails, and sports bar. The LED head- and taillamps have received the “smoked-glass” treatment. Updated GWM P500 Price in SA Pricing for the updated GWM P500 range remains unchanged from the pre-facelifted model, with the entry-level, 2.4T Luxury model priced from R799 900; the mid-tier, 2.4T Super Luxury priced from R889 900; and the flagship, HEV Ultra Luxury priced from R999 900. Included in the sticker price are a seven-year/200 000 km warranty and service plan spann...
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Ford SA Issues New Safety Recalls for Ranger, EcoSport, Everest & Mustang

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Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced it has commenced with several recalls for select Ranger, EcoSport, Everest, Mustang, and Transit Custom models. We detail the cars affected and how you can check if the recall applies to your model. Image: Ford In July 2025, Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) issued safety recalls for certain Ranger, EcoSport, Everest, and Puma models. Now, the local arm of the Blue Oval brand has announced it has commenced with several new recall notices for select models. This is what you need to know. Transmission Main Control Valve Body Replacement Models affected: Ford Ranger (2025) Number units affected in South Africa: eight Reason for recall: transmission main valve body’s dimensions do not meet engineering print specifications FMCSA has identified that the dimensions of the transmission main valve body in certain 2025 Ford Ranger models do not meet engineering print specifications, which may result in the driver exp...
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BAIC B30: SA Launch Date Confirmed

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BAIC has announced the local launch date for the B30. Here’s when the boxy SUV will arrive in South Africa. Image: BAIC While a raft of new Chinese cars have been confirmed for our market in 2026, there are several that will arrive in South Africa before the end of 2025. And the latter includes the SUV you see here – the BAIC B30. BAIC B30 SA Launch Date BAIC South Africa has confirmed the B30 will launch in our market later this year. So, you can expect to see this boxy SUV on our roads before the end of 2025, with local pricing and specifications likely released before its official arrival. Underpinned by a monocoque chassis, the B30 measures 4 730 mm in length and 1 910 mm in width, making it slightly larger than its B40 off-roader sibling and the Haval H7 . The B30’s 2 820 mm wheelbase is also longer than that of the latter two SUVs. The ground clearance is rated at 215 mm. While local powertrain options have yet to be announced, in overseas markets the B30 is available in...
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